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Pumpkin oatmeal in a white bowl topped with pecans and pepitas.
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe

This easy stovetop pumpkin oatmeal is creamy and full of pumpkin and pumpkin spice flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Oatmeal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin oatmeal, pumpkin spice oatmeal
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Equipment

Ingredients

Pumpkin Oatmeal

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk of choice I used 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings (Optional)

  • Greek yogurt
  • Maple syrup
  • Toasted pecans and/or pepitas
  • Dried fruit such as raisins or dried cranberries
  • Fresh fruit such as chopped apples

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add the oats, milk, and water. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Once simmering stir in the pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Cook until the oats are soft, but still have a little chew to them, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Taste and add additional maple syrup and spices depending on your tastes. Serve the oatmeal hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Old fashioned rolled oats will give you the best texture. You can use quick oats, but the oatmeal will be more mushy. 
  • You can use all milk or all water for this recipe if you prefer. It will be less creamy without the milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 9785IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 3mg